‘Blue Bloods’ actors take a pay cut to ensure season 14 renewal

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CBS announced on Wednesday that it will be renewing the police procedural drama, Blue Bloods, for its 14th season.

The series follows a multi-generational family of cops and has been a popular staple on CBS since its premiere in 2010. Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez, and Vanessa Ray will all be returning to the show.

In a statement, Amy Reichenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, expressed her enthusiasm for the show and praised its impressive cast and creative team.

She noted that Blue Bloods has remained an essential part of CBS’s winning lineup since its debut and has continued to dominate Friday nights.

Amy Reisenbach said in a statement. “Led by the outstanding Tom Selleck and an incredible cast and creative team, viewers continue to embrace the Reagans, their law enforcement family, and the series’ dramatic storytelling.”

“We can’t wait to pull a chair up to the Reagan family dinner table for another fantastic season,” added Reisenbach.

“Silver Linings” – Danny and Jamie join forces with their nephew, Joe Hill (Will Hochman), when Jamie and Joe’s search for an undocumented, trafficked teenage girl converges with Danny and Baez’s investigation into the murder of a woman in witness protection. Also, Frank and Erin butt heads when Frank calls out the district attorney’s office for instituting a new rule that classifies armed robbery as a misdemeanor, a mandate that has immediate ramifications for Eddie and her partner, on the 12th season finale of the CBS Original series BLUE BLOODS, Friday, May 6 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Pictured: Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Vanessa Ray as Officer Eddie Janko, Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan and Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan.

According to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter, who cited sources close to production, the renewal was made possible by the entire cast and producing team agreeing to take “a 25 percent pay cut” to enable the cost of production.

After the upcoming end of NCIS: Los Angeles, Blue Bloods will become the second-longest-running scripted series on CBS, following NCIS, which was recently renewed for its 21st season.

Selleck, who plays Frank Reagan in the series, has previously expressed his belief that the show still has a lot of life left in it. He stated that he doesn’t believe there is an endpoint and that as long as the characters are allowed to grow and age, the show can continue to evolve and captivate audiences.

Blue Bloods season 13 is currently airing on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. The announcement of its renewal for a 14th season has been met with excitement from fans who are eager to see what new challenges and drama the Reagan family will face in the future.